Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Mayo College
- City
- Ajmer
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at Mayo College
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Chess Coach to join Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Mayo College: a senior secondary institution in Ajmer, Rajasthan — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1875,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Mayo College hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Mayo College
Key facts about Mayo College
- Founded
- 1875
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 9:1
Founded in 1875, Mayo College is established among the top educational providers in the region. It is an only boys school that is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Mayo offers spacious infrastructure and world-class boarding facilities. It is committed to teaching and practicing all the 12 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) laid down by the United Nations. Mayo has the highest intake of foreign exchange students among all schools in India. To provide students with an international perspective, every year our students participate in International Exchange Programmes and Projects in countries such as Australia, South Africa, Germany, France, the USA, and the UK. It has a large campus of 187 acres that includes various sports facilities like a gymnasium, sports infrastructures, hostels, and 3 separate mess facilities for student groups.
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